Added Martin O'Malley, the governor of Maryland: "I think he's long-term optimistic. Short-term, he believes Republicans seem hell-bent on slowing job recovery through sequestration, which in some perverse way they see as a win."

The GOP sees it as a win because they are about to make something happen that Obama does not want to happen.

What they don't seem to realize is that most of America (and most of the rest of the world) sees what the GOP is doing, knows why they're doing it and will put 100% of the blame on the GOP for anything and everything bad that happens as a result of their failure to even try to make a deal.

King Something:Added Martin O'Malley, the governor of Maryland: "I think he's long-term optimistic. Short-term, he believes Republicans seem hell-bent on slowing job recovery through sequestration, which in some perverse way they see as a win."

The GOP sees it as a win because they are about to make something happen that Obama does not want to happen.

What they don't seem to realize is that most of America (and most of the rest of the world) sees what the GOP is doing, knows why they're doing it and will put 100% of the blame on the GOP for anything and everything bad that happens as a result of their failure to even try to make a deal.

King Something:Added Martin O'Malley, the governor of Maryland: "I think he's long-term optimistic. Short-term, he believes Republicans seem hell-bent on slowing job recovery through sequestration, which in some perverse way they see as a win."

The GOP sees it as a win because they are about to make something happen that Obama does not want to happen.

What they don't seem to realize is that most of America (and most of the rest of the world) sees what the GOP is doing, knows why they're doing it and will put 100% of the blame on the GOP for anything and everything bad that happens as a result of their failure to even try to make a deal.

just liked they punished them for not getting in line with 0bamacare during the 2010 midterm election.

I fail to see how the GOP is at fault. Remember, the first sequester was a result of Obama not being willing to cut spending. So in December they raised taxes and kicked the can down the road. Now, 6 weeks after getting his tax increase he wants another tax increase to make it "balanced".

Keep in mind they're talking 2% of the federal budget. This being the guv'mint, they're working hard to figure out how to make that 2% hurt as much as possible. Got a hangnail? Arms gotta come off at the elbow, sorry bout that.

This is one issue in which I'm 100% on the GOP's side. Quit spending money you don't have. Quit sending money to the Alaskan Salmon Industry when you're supposed to be helping victims of hurricane Sandy.

make me some tea:If this causes American voters actual pain, the GOP will pay for it dearly in the mid-terms.

The people who still support the GOP are going to continue to do so. They blame Obama for everything. Boehner says he got 98% of what he wanted, and the Republicans blame the remaining 2% for all of the world's problems.

For three decades, taxes have been far too low. We need to get back to a reasonable tax structure and start paying our bills with actual income rather than with borrowed money. That may hurt in the short term, but it's necessary. If the Republicans don't understand that, it is because they are idiots. There is no other reasonable explanation for their behavior.

/Still waiting for our second civil war to begin so we can just get the fark over it already

A great man once said "Its a psychological condition when there is no great external threat that threatens to destroy society.Partisanship aint going away. It is human nature to be competitive. If you look at everything, you will realize that competition overrides everything in our life. There is nothing in human society that does not have a competitive background attached to it. "

King Something:The GOP sees it as a win because they are about to make something happen that Obama does not want to happen.

What they don't seem to realize is that most of America (and most of the rest of the world) sees what the GOP is doing, knows why they're doing it and will put 100% of the blame on the GOP for anything and everything bad that happens as a result of their failure to even try to make a deal.

mehthe net-net result is that GOP voters will continue to vote GOP and the DEM voters will continue to vote DEM. The "surprise" for the GOP will be if the DEM voters turn out for the mid-term elections. Because when that happens ... LOLOLOL

Imagine DEMS turning out and taking back state houses? WHOOPS, now the DEMS can redistrict their state?? ROFL Imagine the uproar by the gops

Snotnose:Keep in mind they're talking 2% of the federal budget. This being the guv'mint, they're working hard to figure out how to make that 2% hurt as much as possible. Got a hangnail? Arms gotta come off at the elbow, sorry bout that

THISlook at the over reaction at the TSA and homeland security.rather than cut some pork project, they are going to cut back on airport security??fire them all

namatad:King Something: The GOP sees it as a win because they are about to make something happen that Obama does not want to happen.

What they don't seem to realize is that most of America (and most of the rest of the world) sees what the GOP is doing, knows why they're doing it and will put 100% of the blame on the GOP for anything and everything bad that happens as a result of their failure to even try to make a deal.

mehthe net-net result is that GOP voters will continue to vote GOP and the DEM voters will continue to vote DEM. The "surprise" for the GOP will be if the DEM voters turn out for the mid-term elections. Because when that happens ... LOLOLOL

Imagine DEMS turning out and taking back state houses? WHOOPS, now the DEMS can redistrict their state?? ROFL Imagine the uproar by the gops

You can only do it after a cencus, because the population will change.

In 2003, the nation was captivated by a group of Democratic Texas state legislators who fled the state to prevent Republicans from gerrymandering the state's congressional districts. At stake was Democratic-favored redistricting plan adopted by a court for the 2002 congressional elections, adopted after the state legislature failed to enact a redistricting plan. Eventually, Democrats relented and returned to Texas and Republicans were able to put their map in place. Democrats later challenged the legality of drawing districts mid-decade, without a new census prompting the necessity of drawing new districts.

The Supreme Court ruled inLULAC v Perry that there is no federal prohibition on mid-decade redistricting.

JerkyMeat:GOPers are truly the enemy of this nation and they ought to be rounded up and slaughtered wholesale for the greater good.

Now now that's a bit extreme. I'm sure many of them are capable of menial labor and can contribute to society in some small way. Of course they should never be allowed to vote or mingle with decent folk, though.

For four decades, spending has been far too high. I started paying attention in the 70's, it was clear even then this day would come.

It's not a Pubs vs Dem issue either, both sides are addicted to spending.

I agree taxes need to go up. But I want to see some real spending cuts first. Congress is too adept at cutting a spending increase from 10% to 7%, then claiming they cut 3%. No, you didn't. You raised spending 7%. Knock it the fark off.

Snotnose:I fail to see how the GOP is at fault. Remember, the first sequester was a result of Obama not being willing to cut spending. So in December they raised taxes and kicked the can down the road. Now, 6 weeks after getting his tax increase he wants another tax increase to make it "balanced".

Keep in mind they're talking 2% of the federal budget. This being the guv'mint, they're working hard to figure out how to make that 2% hurt as much as possible. Got a hangnail? Arms gotta come off at the elbow, sorry bout that.

This is one issue in which I'm 100% on the GOP's side. Quit spending money you don't have. Quit sending money to the Alaskan Salmon Industry when you're supposed to be helping victims of hurricane Sandy.

While that may be true, this talking point only underscores the general populace's ignorance with respect to the nature of federal appropriations and the ways our political leadership leverages this ignorance for their gain.

Most funding is locked in to specific programs and is not included in the sequester. This is why, for example, the Navy postponed a CVN deployment; that is O&M (Operations and Maintenance) money, not SCN (Ship Construction, Navy) for example.

For four decades, spending has been far too high. I started paying attention in the 70's, it was clear even then this day would come.

It's not a Pubs vs Dem issue either, both sides are addicted to spending.

I agree taxes need to go up. But I want to see some real spending cuts first. Congress is too adept at cutting a spending increase from 10% to 7%, then claiming they cut 3%. No, you didn't. You raised spending 7%. Knock it the fark off.

There are things that have to be paid for. Infrastructure, education, defense, and a hell of a lot more. These things are necessary if we want to be a functioning society. It's easy to say "spending is too high," but it's difficult to propose what should actually be cut. Everyone wants to cut "wasteful" spending, but what seems wasteful to one person is absolutely needed by another.

"Cut spending!" makes a good bumper sticker, but it is not a viable way to run a society. If we want the benefits of civilization, we have to pay for them, and as long as population keeps growing, the costs are going to continue to increase.

King Something:Added Martin O'Malley, the governor of Maryland: "I think he's long-term optimistic. Short-term, he believes Republicans seem hell-bent on slowing job recovery through sequestration, which in some perverse way they see as a win."

The GOP sees it as a win because they are about to make something happen that Obama does not want to happen.

What they don't seem to realize is that most of America (and most of the rest of the world) sees what the GOP is doing, knows why they're doing it and will put 100% of the blame on the GOP for anything and everything bad that happens as a result of their failure to even try to make a deal.

Boner started preemptive blaming days ago. It's Obamaquestration now. It didn't get much traction, but that's the party line and they'll stick to it no matter what.

My suggestion still stands: the President should be seen supporting baseball, basketball, football, go to NASCAR events, and support animal shelters, apple pie and Mom and Pop stores, and watch as Congressional leaders and FOX News screech to denounce it all. It is simple obstructionism, at its heart. Show it for what it is.

namatad:Darth_Lukecash: You can only do it after a cencus, because the population will change.

strangely enough, that is not true.the number of districts wont change, but the bias can.http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/State-by-state_redistricting_p ro cedures

http://www.publicmapping.org/what-is-redistrictingHow Often Can a State Redistrict?

In 2003, the nation was captivated by a group of Democratic Texas state legislators who fled the state to prevent Republicans from gerrymandering the state's congressional districts. At stake was Democratic-favored redistricting plan adopted by a court for the 2002 congressional elections, adopted after the state legislature failed to enact a redistricting plan. Eventually, Democrats relented and returned to Texas and Republicans were able to put their map in place. Democrats later challenged the legality of drawing districts mid-decade, without a new census prompting the necessity of drawing new districts.

The Supreme Court ruled inLULAC v Perry that there is no federal prohibition on mid-decade redistricting.

namatad:Snotnose: Keep in mind they're talking 2% of the federal budget. This being the guv'mint, they're working hard to figure out how to make that 2% hurt as much as possible. Got a hangnail? Arms gotta come off at the elbow, sorry bout that

THISlook at the over reaction at the TSA and homeland security.rather than cut some pork project, they are going to cut back on airport security??fire them all

They're also cutting back the FAA, so air traffic controllers will be furloughed. Which means after your 1+ hour wait in the security line, you'll get the privilege of having 1.5+ hour delays as the pilots wait for clearance to take off.

CBP is also getting furloughed, so you're probably looking at 4+ hour waits to clear customs.

Think flying sucks now? Just wait, it's going to get worse. Much worse.

I see what the GOP is trying to do. They're trying to train all of us to never, ever vote for a n-*BONG*-r again. But I kind of like watching them lose their minds, and fark if I'm going to let them win this little bullshiat game of theirs.

So I say the 2016 Dem nominee should be a black, Satan-worshipping communist lesbian. Just for the lulz.

lordjupiter:I see what the GOP is trying to do. They're trying to train all of us to never, ever vote for a n-*BONG*-r again. But I kind of like watching them lose their minds, and fark if I'm going to let them win this little bullshiat game of theirs.

So I say the 2016 Dem nominee should be a black, Satan-worshipping communist lesbian. Just for the lulz.

Got any?

A communist would actually be better than the establishment which accepts all this Friedmanite bullshiat regardless of political party.

namatad:THISlook at the over reaction at the TSA and homeland security.rather than cut some pork project, they are going to cut back on airport security??fire them all

Which is what happens when one party refuses to compromise. Republicans want the Democrats to give in to their demands without giving anything in return. Since Republicans can't behave like responsible adults, and instead are acting like religious zealots, we will be treated to painful automatic cuts.